Ceranemota partida

Clarke, 1938

Ceranemota partida is a in the Drepanidae described by John Frederick Gates Clarke in 1938. It is known from a restricted range in northern Colorado, North America. are medium-sized with a wingspan of 36–41 mm and have been recorded active during July, September, and October.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Ceranemota partida: /ˌsɛr.əˈnɛ.mə.tə pɑrˈtiː.də/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Ceranemota by geographic restriction to northern Colorado combined with period spanning July, September, and October. Wingspan of 36–41 mm provides a size reference. Definitive identification requires examination of genitalia or other specialized morphological features not described in general sources.

Appearance

Medium-sized with wingspan of 36–41 mm. Specific wing pattern, coloration, and body details are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Specific preferences are undocumented. Based on the single known locality in northern Colorado, it likely occupies montane or subalpine environments typical of that region.

Distribution

Recorded only from northern Colorado, North America. The has a highly restricted known range with no confirmed records from other localities.

Seasonality

active in July, September, and October. This multi-peak pattern suggests either partial bivoltinism or extended period, though the exact remains unclear.

Life Cycle

Larval stage and pupal characteristics are undescribed. Oviposition timing, larval development period, and stage are unknown.

Behavior

activity occurs during late summer and autumn months. habits presumed based on characteristics, but direct observations are lacking.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Ceranemota speciesCongeneric in western North America share general ; C. partida is distinguished by its specific Colorado distribution and documented timing

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Taxonomic note

Catalogue of Life places this in rather than Drepanidae, reflecting ongoing taxonomic debate about family-level classification within Drepanoidea. Both family placements appear in current literature.

Data scarcity

Only two iNaturalist observations and extremely limited museum records exist for this , indicating it is either genuinely rare, cryptic, or undercollected. No larval plants have been documented.

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